The policy of 'Vietnamization,' introduced by President Richard Nixon, was intended to:
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Correct answer: Build up South Vietnamese forces while gradually withdrawing U.S. troops
Vietnamization aimed to transfer the burden of combat to the South Vietnamese army (ARVN). This allowed the U.S. to reduce its troop levels while still supporting the anti-communist effort.
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